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The Antonov An-2 "Colt" or "Anushka" is a 1950's era utility biplane that served in a variety of roles and was so useful it was built up to 2001. The Aerosoft version for FSX and P3D v4.1 features complex modelling with many animations, fully functional systems, hi def cockpit, realistic flight model and much more. Reviewer Meng Yu finds it to be well modelled and fun to fly.

Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design, now offers their PA-28R Turbo Arrow III and Arrow IV for X-Plane 11. This highly detailed simulation of the PA-28R Turbo Arrow has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life Arrow III, G-BGKU, with the claim that it's the best GA plane available for XP11. Reviewer Bruno Esperanca finds the claim plausible.

X-Plane 11 pilots can now turn to Carenado for a nice version of the C90 King Air, a popular twin turboprop executive aircraft. This version is especially designed for XP11 with custom flight physics. It also features PBR materials authored with industry-standard software, ice and rain effects, six liveries and much more. Although not perfect, reviewer Rohan Nair enjoyed flying the plane.

While the L-1011 TriStar was not a particularly successful model for Lockheed, it is fun to fly in FSX, reports reviewer Meng Yu. Captain 1011 from Captain Sim is an excellent product that lets you experience flying this large jetliner. The exterior and interior are impressive and it features a nice collection of animations as well.

The Where In The World series challenge from Ron Blehm continues as readers have stepped up with a bunch of new destination suggestions. Last month was a difficult one with lots of wrong answers. This month we give you a bunch of pictures, but only one simple clue. How good is your geography and aviation knowledge?

Six years ago, on February 29, 2012, Microsoft released their final attempt at a flight simulator, Microsoft Flight. The ill-fated sim proved to be a flop in the marketplace and Microsoft pulled it in less than six months. While the marketing method behind it was a failure was the sim itself all that bad? Michael Hayward looks back and offers his thoughts in words and video.

The HS 748 Propliner for FSX and P3D from Just Flight includes the Series 2A variant in sixteen liveries. The detailed virtual cockpit features 3D instruments, a comprehensive avionics suite and an easy-to-use autopilot with pitch and bank hold. Reviewer Michael Hayward enjoyed flying this classic British prop airliner and found the Just Flight version does it proud, especially in regards to the exterior modelling and weathered cockpit.

For those still using X-Plane 10 Carenado offers the PC12 HD Series version of the Pilatus PC-12 single engine turboprop. The package includes six HD liveries plus a blank for repainters, realistic lighting, customizable panel, an advanced cockpit and much more. Reviewer Nils Lips found it to be a beautiful plane though not perfect.

Today we have the pleasure on interviewing Milton Shupe who over the past sixteen years has provided us with a large quantity of nice prop aircraft to fly in FS2004, FSX and Prepar3D. Milton talks about his inspirations, the tools he uses and how he works with a variety of people to create aircraft.

The busiest airport in Germany, Frankfurt Airport, is now available for X-Plane 11 from Aerosoft. Frankfurt XP conveys the unique feeling of a large international airport. Reviewer Paul Mort appreciated the attention to detail on this vast airport, only complaining about a lack of people. He found the scenery well laid out, with good static aircraft, objects, vehicles, buildings, etc.